Shabat Lion JD-VT- Black - NEW / 2026, Aged Black over Gold (Authorized Dealer)

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The Lion JD is the signature model of Justin Derrico, designed as a stage-ready workhorse that merges the best elements of two legendary single-cut designs into one cohesive instrument. Built entirely from mahogany, it delivers a warm, focused midrange, strong sustain, and a naturally resonant feel that responds beautifully to both clean articulation and driven tones.

Its shorter 24.75″ scale length gives the guitar a slinkier string tension and a familiar, comfortable feel under the fingers, while the Medium C mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard provides a balanced grip that suits a wide range of playing styles. Dunlop 6105 frets offer precision without feeling oversized, and the TUSQ XL nut helps ensure stable tuning and smooth string movement.

Tone comes from a set of Seymour Duncan Custom JD Signature humbuckers, wired with premium CTS pots, MOD oil-filled capacitors, and Switchcraft components for clarity, reliability, and expressive control. Gold hardware, paired with Kluson Deluxe tuners and a Vega-Trem bridge for smooth vibrato performance while maintaining tuning stability.

Finished in Aged Black over Gold nitrocellulose lacquer and housed in a G&G custom hardshell case, the Lion JD is built to perform night after night while aging gracefully over time.

Specifications

Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany with Rosewood Fretboard
Neck Profile: Medium C
Scale Length: 24.75″
Nut: TUSQ XL
Frets: Dunlop Nickel Steel 6105
Hardware: Gold or Nickel
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
Bridge: Vega-Trem
Pickups: Seymour Duncan Custom JD Signature Humbuckers
Electronics: CTS Pots, MOD Oil-Filled Capacitors, Switchcraft Input Jack, 3-Way Selector
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Aged Black over Gold
Strings: D’Addario .010–.046
Case: G&G Custom Hardshell Case

Weight: 7lbs 13oz